Commercial/Building Access Control System Integrator: Design, Sales, Installation & Service

Andromeda sells, installs, services, and supports a host of recognized, top-quality access control systems in order to provide the best possible solution to your office and building security needs. We focus on Access Control installations for local, medium-sized businesses like yours in Alsip, IL.

Keyless Entry
No need to change locks, make or replace keys
Time-Controlled Access
All devices can be programmed by time-of-day and day-of-week on a "per entry-way" and "per employee" basis
Audit-Trail Reporting
Know who goes where and at what time - all the time!
Time and Attendance Reporting
Paperless time cards with break and lunch verification
Alarm Notification
Produce Email alerts and phone/camera system responses to entry breaches
Dual Authentication
Require two access methods for entry to sensitive areas
Anti-Pass Back If someone does not enter legally, the same person is unable to exit.
No Tailgating!
Disable access entry at a moments notice.
Telephone System Control/Monitoring
Link 2-way intercom & door control to your phone handsets!

AndroPedia Tech Library

As part of our service, it is important to keep our client-partners well informed on Access Control system developments, news, and best practices. Here is just a sampling of typical items from our AndroPediaSM library archive:

5 Ways an Access Control System Can Improve Your BusinessFeb 02, 2018

An access control system is a great investment in the overall security of your business. It can help keep criminals out but it can also tap into advanced integration and ramp up other areas of your business.

Here are 5 of the top ways an access control system can improve security and the day to day operations at your business:

1. You have absolute control of the entrances at your building

Unlike a traditional lock and key, an access control system gives you additional control over your building.

You can control what times your doors are accessible. You can also configure different shifts and remove access from employees during hours they aren’t supposed to be in your facility. Additionally, you can install a keypad with personalized pass codes so only approved staff can be on site after hours.

For businesses with sensitive areas inside their building, access control can create special zones within the building to ensure employees aren’t accessing areas where they don’t have clearance.

We often help businesses secure interior areas like server rooms and areas where sensitive information is present. That way, only the staff or technicians you want in those rooms can get in.

2. You can begin tracking different data as well as gather data in new ways.

Because access control systems keep logs of activity, there are many different data points available for tracking.

To build on our example from point 1 – imagine you did choose to secure your server room with access control. After adding this technology you can now produce records of how often people come and go from this room.

On top of this, you can also see exactly who is entering the server room. With this technology you can make sure that there aren’t any unusual behaviors or goings on when you aren’t around.

Another great tracking application of access control is employee time management. You can use these systems and even integrate software/hardware so that your entire clock in/clock out procedure is automated by swiping a card or fob upon entry of your facility.

Imagine the time you would save from switching from physical punch cards or time logs to an automated access control system! And don’t worry, there are features available to make sure that your employees can’t fool the system by passing back cards or clocking in for other employees.

3. Professional access control systems integrate with other hardware to produce an incredible enhanced security experience.

Access control is a great piece of added security to implement at your business. That goes without saying. But where a lot of the magic of security lives is in integrating different systems together.

For example, you can integrate your access control systems with your camera systems to make sure you have footage of all entry and exit at your facility.

You can also integrate your phone system with programming so that you can access to specific locations at your building through your phone system.

One of the most popular instances of this type of integration is centered on your main entrance.

Picture a visitor approaching your building. As this visitor walks towards your front door a camera senses movement and begins recording. Footage of this recording lives on your recorder for review at any time but with new software and integration your receptionist views a live feed of this visitor’s approach from their desktop monitor.

When the visitor gets to the front door, they ring a buzzer that signals the receptionist on their telephone. An intercom at your front door allows the visitor to identify themselves.

At this point, your front desk can confirm the visitor is expected and press a button either on their phone or at their desk to release the access control locks on your front door. This allows the visitor into your building.

Pretty cool right?

4. You have protection against forgetful employees or “accidents”

We’ve all forgotten our keys or forgotten to lock the door at least once.

With access control you can rest easy knowing that your doors are secured. You can set your system up to alert you if an entry is made after hours as well.

**Integration Tip**

With security camera integration you can make sure that nothing strange is going on when an employee enters and exits outside of your normal business window too.

Another added bonus of your access control system comes with programming that alerts you if a door has been left open for an extended period of time. This means that a door won’t accidentally be left ajar after work.

**Integration Tip**

With special programming you can set up your access control system to integrate you’re your burglar system. With this integration you can program fobs to automatically disarm your alarm system after hours. You can also program your system to alert authorities immediately in specific situations if desired.

5. You get remote access/control of your system

If you want to disable a fob it is as simple as logging in and making changes on your computer. Unlike keys, you don’t have to change the locks when a fob is lost or stolen. Simply deactivate the clearance for that specific fob and it will no longer unlock any doors at your building.

Remote access and control also gives you the ability to lock or unlock your facility from anywhere. If you need to let an employee in the building on a one time basis or want to give a technician access to a zone in your building, you can do so without being physically present.

This is a great tool for most business owners but really comes in handy for property managers. Imagine being able to control access remotely for tenants in the middle of the night or for a worker who needs to get in the building without having to drive across town.

These are just five different ways an access control system can improve your business. With integration there are many more options and capabilities.

If an access control system is something you are considering, please don’t hesitate to call our office and reach out.

We would love to help build a solution that provides all of the above features and unparalleled security for your building.

If you have any questions regarding materials in this brief or any feedback we’d love to hear from you.

To schedule a meeting or speak with our sales & engineering team please give us a call at (815) 836-0030 or email us at Contact@WeNetwork.com

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Why Good Camera Systems Need Great IT ProsMay 15, 2017

Would you be OK with a criminal or competitor watching you and your office via your own CCTV security cameras . . . ?

Didn’t think so.

Security and camera systems, like many other technologies, are becoming more and more integrated within IT networks and infrastructure. This is great for ease of use, capabilities and increased protections. However, it can also open up additional avenues and risks for your company if managed incorrectly.

Imagine all the information someone could snag with limited access to your CCTV system.

You wouldn’t trust your IT to “some guy” (at least we hope not). You should give the same respect to your security systems. It may be a good idea to buy a system from Costco or Amazon. But those off brand systems are easily hacked and they may carry pre-installed malware. Just last year a slew of security camera systems purchased on Amazon were found to be infected and could be hijacked by hackers to access data and camera footage illegally.

In almost all cases, some part of your security camera system needs an IT professional involved to finish the job and configured correctly. You can either trust the camera guy as he fumbles his way around your network, potentially leaving easily accessed holes in your protection, or try to get the camera guy and your IT guy to coordinate and work together (what we call a scheduling nightmare). Or, you can hire a professional technology services firm that does both.

Why Chose Andromeda’s Security Cameras?

Andromeda understands the intricate relationships security technologies have with your IT. We have specialized technicians in each area. They work together with a vast understanding of the security that both your CCTV system and your network need. Also, because we sell only professional grade hardware and software (Honeywell) the chance of a hack on these pieces is much less than the cheaper no-name brands.

Security threats are everywhere these days. You don’t need to make yourself more vulnerable. Do not create a gaping hole in your enterprise via the very thing that is there to help protect you. Reach out to our team today if you are considering any security projects. We ensure that the solution you choose is right for your business needs, but most importantly, we make sure it is installed correctly and you are protected.

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Data Breach Hits Radisson Hotel GroupNov 15, 2018

The Radisson Hotel Group joins the ranks of globally-recognized brands to be on the receiving end of a successful hack.� According to the company, a small percentage of their loyalty club members had some of their personal information accessed by an unauthorized and as yet unknown third party. The company reports that no credit or debit card information was stolen.

The data breached was limited to:

Customer name

Customer address

Email address

Company name (in some cases)

Phone numbers associated with the account

The user's Loyalty Club member number

Although this breach impacted a relatively small number of users, all of them are high net worth individuals.� This at least hints at the hacker's motivations.� Massive data breaches seek to expose millions, or even tens of millions of user accounts so they can be sold in bulk on the Dark Web. A more targeted attack like this one, however, is clearly designed to target influential individuals with deep and widespread connections.� Potentially, the damage caused by targeting such individuals could be much more far-reaching.

The Radisson Group responded quickly, first by revoking the access of the unauthorized individual as soon as it was detected, and second by flagging and monitoring all user accounts impacted by the breach.� The company is taking an active role in monitoring impacted accounts for the foreseeable future, and individuals who had their personal information compromised have been notified.

If you're a member of the Radisson Rewards Club and haven't yet received a notification, then there's nothing to be done or to worry about.� If you have received a notification, simply follow the instructions you received and you're all set.

While unfortunate, Radisson's handling of the incident has been exemplary, and serves as an excellent case study for other companies on how to respond to events like these.

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